SloveniaIran has warned that any U.S. attack on its nuclear facilities would be considered an escalation of war in the region. The focus is on a deep underground nuclear complex known as Pickaxe Mountain, located beneath the Kuh-e Kolang mountain near Natanz. This facility, reportedly under construction since 2020, is believed to be used for enriching uranium, a critical step in producing nuclear fuel or weapons. Despite being hidden from public view, intelligence agencies have analyzed satellite imagery to infer its structure, including multiple tunnels, extensive security measures, and reinforced entrances. While some believe the site is still under construction, others suggest it may already be operational. Israel and the U.S. attacked other Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025, but avoided targeting Pickaxe Mountain. However, Israeli intelligence claims that parts of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and advanced centrifuges were moved there after those attacks.
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